Personal Statement

Personal Statement:

The most important part of my work as a therapist is being able to connect with each person who comes to see me. I listen and validate each person's perspective,whether working with individuals, couples or families. Once there is a trusting rapport, I work with my clients to develop stronger communication skills and increase self-esteem.
I am also a Certified Anger Management Facilitator and provide classes as well as individual anger management services (Executive Coaching).
One great passion of mine is working with stepfamily dynamics which stems from both personal and professional experience.
My clinical background includes many diverse roles and settings: child custody and visitation mediator at LA Superior Court; school based therapist for both general education and special education children; mental health intern at AIDS Project Los Angeles; intervention facilitator under the auspices of a UCLA research project studying the efficacy of the structured counseling program with HIV positive adults.

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Bennett Portnoy, MA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA 90064

I have helped hundreds of couples recognize the hidden obstacles that cause pain in their relationship and learn the skills needed to deepen the quality of their relationship as well as resolve conflict. For over twenty five years I have been working with heterosexual and gay couples. I do not believe in a one -size- fits- all approach to therapy.